TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Jill Keimach, Town Manager
DATE: December 5, 2019
CONTACT:
Staff Contact Jill Keimach, Town Manager (480) 348-3533
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AGENDA TITLE:
Title
Adoption of Resolution 2019-27 Approving the 2020 Legislative Agenda
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2019-27.
Background
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On November 7 and 21, 2019, the Council held study sessions to review and discuss legislative issues and strategies for the upcoming year. Many of the key issues and interests from prior years remain relevant. Doug Cole, Chief Operating Officer for Highground, Inc., the Town’s contract legislative consulting firm, discussed current trends and potential impacts to the Town to discuss legislative issues for 2020. On November 21 2019 the Council further discussed and refined the proposed 2020 legislative agenda to provide a meaningful framework and direction for the upcoming legislative session. The proposed 2020 legislative agenda has been revised from the 2019 legislative agenda to highlight Short Term Rents as a high priority by the Mayor and Council. The opening statement and background on Paradise Valley was also significantly revised from 2019.
The 2020 Legislative Session for the State of Arizona begins on January 13, 2020. As our legislative delegation discuss desired changes to the Arizona Revised Statutes, they look to the municipalities they represent to provide policy and impact analyses of proposed language. In addition to the attached Legislative Agenda, the Mayor and Council will host a Legislative Breakfast with our legislators to further share the Town values and legislative agenda for 2020.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Preserving state shared revenue, construction sales tax, and local service delivery decision making are key attributes to our long-term financial plan.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Proposed 2020 Legislative Agenda